Theory, by default.
Like i said, Bell who run a HSPA network would not be able to sell and use the 9700 otherwise.
If t-mobile hasnt implemented a HSPA network, thats the network problem, not the device.
Besides, the OP question was about using a 8100 on HSPA in canada on Virgin.
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